Second generation (W164; 2005–2011) Mercedes-Benz M-Class

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mercedes-benz ml 63 amg

in 1999, development on successor w163 began under codename w164 , spanned period of 6 years. late 2001, production design styled steve mattin under peter pfeiffer chosen , approved executive board in 2002. design patents filed in germany on 10 june 2003, , in u.s. on 25 july. prototype testing conducted throughout 2003 , 2004, concluding in 2005. redesigned m-class (chassis name w164) introduced in april 2005 2006 model after showing @ north american international auto show in january. entirely new, more sporting, aerodynamic look—the coefficient of drag went down 0.34 compared previous generation. mercedes-benz has made new m-class 71 mm larger, 150 mm longer , 5 mm lower first model. m-class named best new sport utility vehicle in 2006 canadian car of year awards.

mercedes-benz extensively publicised us$600 million spent update factory , add manufacturing space new r-class. according automotive press reports, 2006 m-class vehicles demonstrated vast improvements in quality.

the w164 platform used new m-class shared new gl-class , unibody type rather former (w163) body-on-frame used m-class vehicles produced 1998–2005. x164 gl-class, longer seven-seater version of w164 platform, available.

new features in 2006 m-class include 7g-tronic seven-speed automatic transmission, optional active curve-illuminating bi-xenon headlights steer in path of vehicle, , adjustable-height air suspension. manual transmission has been dropped. permanent 4matic four-wheel drive remained, one-speed transfer case (no low range), center limited-slip differential , four-wheel electronic traction system (4-ets). in countries except u.s., off-road pro package center , rear differential locks, 4-ets, two-speed transfer case reduction gearing, , adjustable ground clearance available option increasing original fording depth 500 mm 600 mm.

the amg version of w164, ml 63 amg, introduced @ 2006 north american international auto show limited edition 2007 model. features 6.2 l m156 v8 engine producing 510 hp (380 kw) , 465 lb·ft (630 n·m) handcrafted in germany. engine added amg speedshift 7g-tronic seven-speed automatic transmission. 2006 ml 63 amg can accelerate 0–60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.8 seconds, or 0–62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.0 seconds. these impressive features made ml 63 amg powerful naturally aspırated v8 suv in world.

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by 2007, design work on updates w164 finalized , patented domestically in germany on 23 november 2007. 2009 mercedes-benz m-class got minor facelift debuted @ 2008 new york international auto show in march 2008.

this facelift includes new front headlights, redesigned front , rear bumpers, new exterior mirrors, new rim choices, larger front grille, restyled interior, , new ml 420 cdi engine choice. ml 280 cdi became ml 300 cdi, 320 cdi became 350 cdi, , 420 cdi became 450 cdi.

models using bluetec diesel engine urea injection introduced in 2008 2009 model year.

at 2009 new york international auto show, mercedes-benz showed ml 450 hybrid suv, announced on 8 april 2009. ml 450 hybrid consumes 50% less fuel ml 550 does, though produces on 90% of power generated v8 model. total power generated 335 hp (250 kw) , 381 lb·ft (517 n·m) of torque, while getting 24 mpg‑us (9.8 l/100 km) on highway , 21 mpg‑us (11 l/100 km) in city, according united states environmental protection agency (epa) estimates. engine runs on atkinson cycle , makes 275 hp. ml 450 developed under global hybrid cooperation, , available in united states under lease.